O’Boyle: China takes first steps towards becoming soccer powerhouse

Daniel O'Boyle | Tuesday, April 5, 2016

In January of 2003, over 350 million viewers tuned in to the most viewed Premier League soccer game of all time. It did not include Manchester United or Arsenal, who played out a thrilling title race. It did not include Newcastle or Chelsea, the third and fourth-placed teams that season either. Nor Liverpool, who were